Immigration author Alex Stepick at Emerson Center in Vero Beach

VERO BEACH - The Emerson Center Florida Humanities Series continues Jan. 17 with Immigration's Impact on Florida and the United States presented by Alex Stepick, Ph.D.

Stepick, of the Immigration and Ethnicity Institute, has been studying immigration and its impact on Miami for 30 years and has published nine books along with many journal articles and book chapters.

Reserved seating for season ticket holders of the Celebrated Speakers Series will be offered with prior telephone arrangements. The Emerson Center is handicapped-accessible and is at 1590 27th Ave. in Vero Beach. For more information, contact 772-778-5249.